DR. LEODIS SCOTT Curriculum Vitae

CONTACT INFORMATION DePaul University-College of Education Department of Leadership, Language, & Curriculum 2247 N. Halsted Street, IL 60614-3624 773.325.4526 • [email protected] • http://www.linkedin.com/in/leodis

EDUCATION Columbia University-Teachers College (New York) Ed.D., Adult Learning and Leadership (2012) Dissertation: Engaged-learning: Community engagement classifications at U.S. Land-grant institutions

University of at Chicago (Chicago) M.Ed., Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment (2016) BA, Economics/Philosophy (2002)

CERTIFICATIONS Lead Evaluator, AdvancEd Illinois Training (2015)

Educating Adults, DePaul University-School for New Learning (SNL) (2008-2009)

Workplace Learning and Performance Institute, American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)-Chicago Chapter (2008)

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS (2017-Present) Assistant Professor (tenure track), Educational Leadership, Department of Leadership, Language, & Curriculum, College of Education, DePaul University

(2016-2017) Instructional Assistant Professor (term faculty), Department of Leadership, Language, & Curriculum, College of Education, DePaul University

(2015-2016) Director, Institutional Research Assessment and Analysis, Adjunct Faculty, General Education, MacCormac College-Chicago

(2014- ) Adjunct Assistant Professor (lecturer), Adult Learning & Leadership (AEGIS) Program, Department of Organization and Leadership, Columbia University Teachers College-New York

(2014-2015) Statistics Instructor, Pre-Matriculation Summer Program (PMP), School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago

(2013- ) Adjunct Faculty, Workforce Education and Development, WED 486 Adult Learning, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU)

(2012- ) Adjunct Faculty (instructor), Core Faculty Mentor, School for New Learning, DePaul University

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Curriculum Vitae DR. LEODIS SCOTT RESEARCH & TEACHING AREAS Learning Cities; Educational Leadership; Lifelong Learning Policy; Higher Education

COURSES TAUGHT DePaul University-College of Education: A&S 801: Leadership: Theory and Practice A&S 811: Assessment and Accountability A&S 843: The Politics of Schooling A&S 588/688: Service Learning for Higher Education (Summer 2018) SCG 735: Quantitative Research Methods I SCG 755: Quantitative Research Methods II SCG 775: Seminar: Frameworks in Educational Research I SCG 785: Seminar: Frameworks in Educational Research II

DePaul University-School for New Learning: LL 205: Quantitative Reasoning LL 270: Critical Thinking LL 300: Research Seminar LLS410: Personal Effectiveness EA 515: Developing Professional Identity

MacCormac College: CIS 1150: Introduction to Computers COL 1010: First Year Experience

Columbia University-Teachers College: HUD 4120: Methods of Empirical Research ORLD4050: Introduction to Adult and Continuing Education

GRANTS & HONORS (2018) DePaul University, University Research Council, National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) Faculty Success Program Grant, “Onward and Upward: Developing a Successful Publication and Scholarship Profile,” $3,750.

(2017-2019) DePaul University, Public Service Learning Instructional Grant, “Learning Cities Project: Quantitative Research in Public Service, Leadership, and Learning across the City,” $4,500.

(2018- ) MacCormac College, Institutional Membership Scholar for LearnLong Institute for Education and Learning Research (LIFR)

(2016) DePaul University, Golden Key International Honour Society, Honorary Faculty Member

(2013) DePaul University, Onboard with D2L Program Award

(2012-2015) University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois Veterans Grant, Graduate Student/Researcher, $60,000.

(2007) University of Illinois at Chicago, Lighting the Flame

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PUBLICATIONS Books Edited: [1] Scott, L. (2015) (Ed.). Learning cities for adult learners. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 145. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

[2] Scott, L., Watson, C., Liu Wong, M., & Boden-McGill, C. (2018) (Eds.). Quality of life in adult learning. Charlotte, NC: Information Age.

Peer-Reviewed Book Chapters: [3] Scott, L. (2018). Quality of life factors for assessing learning cities. In L. Scott, C. Watson, M. Liu Wong, & C. Boden-McGill (Eds.), Quality of Life in Adult Learning. Charlotte, NC: Information Age.

[4] Scott, L. (2017). Learning Cities. In A. Knox, S. Conceicao, & L. Martin (Eds.), Mapping the Field of Adult and Continuing Education: An International Compendium (Vol. 4). Sterling, VA: Stylus.

[5] Scott, L. (2015). Learning Cities-for-all: Directions to a new adult education- and-learning movement. In L. Scott (Ed.), Learning Cities for Adult Learners. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 145. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

[6] Hibbler, D. K., & Scott, L. (2015). Role of leisure in humanizing learning cities. In L. Scott (Ed.), Learning Cities for Adult Learners. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 145. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

[7] Scott, L. (2014). Experience of engagement as a starting point. In Carrie J. Boden-McGill & Kathleen P. King (Eds.), Developing and Sustaining Adult Learners (pp. 17-33). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.

[8] Yorks, L., & Scott, L. (2013). Lifelong tools for the learner, educator, and worker. In Victor C. X. Wang (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Technologies for Improving the 21st Century Workforce: Tools for Lifelong Learning. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Peer-Reviewed Articles: [9] Scott, L., Howard, J. E., Howard, D. M. (2018). Constructing career choices: A calling for education and human development. Journal of Education and Human Development, 7(2).

[10] Howard, D. M., Howard, J. E., Scott, L. (2017). From the classroom to the workforce: Empowering students to find their career passion. Journal of Health Administration Education, 34(3). Washington, DC: Association of University Programs in Health Administration.

[11] Dotson, E., Hibbler, D., & Scott, L. (2017). Culture of learning cities: Connecting leisure and health for lifelong learning communities. In V. C. Bryan & J. L. Bird (Eds.), Healthcare Community Synergism between Patients, Practitioners, and Researchers. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

[12] Hibbler, D., Scott, L., & Ginger, N. (2016). A city learning together: Reciprocal collaboration of academics and practitioners at the Chicago Park District (Special Issue). Schole: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, 31(1).

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[13] Scott, L. (2011). A guide to the good life (Review), Philosophical Practice 6(3), 877-879.

[14] Scott, L. (2010). The philosophic consultant: Revolutionizing organizations with ideas (Review), Philosophical Practice 5(1), 596-598.

Papers: [15] Learning Cities ‘Matrix’: Choices for adult learners’ authenticity, morality, and humanity for education and learning research (September, 2015), Third Annual Research Conference in Adult, Community, and Higher Education (ARCACHE) at Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

[16] Learning Cities: Spaces of belonging and growth (October 2014; with C. Watson & A. Tiu Wu), Eleventh International Transformative Learning Conference at Teachers College- Columbia University, New York, NY.

[17] LearnLong Institute: A think-tank for transforming the spaces of adult learning (October, 2014), Eleventh International Transformative Learning Conference at Teachers College- Columbia University, New York, NY.

Other Scholarly Works: [18] Scott, L. (2012). Engaged-learning: Community engagement classifications at U.S. land-grant institutions (Dissertation). Columbia University-Teachers College, New York, NY.

Works in Progress (Potential Publication): [19] Scott, L. (expected 2020). Philosophical Underpinnings of Adult and Continuing Education. In T. S. Rocco et al., 2020 Handbook of Adult and Continuing Education. Sterling, VA: Stylus.

[20] Dotson, E., Scott, L., & Clarke, C. (expected 2019). The U.S. healthy politic imperative: Advancing cities through lifelong learning and health equity, International Review of Education (IRE)-Journal of Lifelong Learning. Heidelberg, Germany, Springer-Verlag.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (2018, June) Learning Cities for America: Measuring Public Service through Changing Lifelong Learning Policy, 2018 Midwest Public Affairs Conference (MPAC), Chicago IL.

(2017, Nov) Learning Cities: Introducing the Philosophy, Policy, and Practice of Lifelong Learning, Sixty-Sixth American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) International Conference, Memphis, TN.

(2016, June) Sustainable Learning-Regions Planner (SLRP): Certification for learning cities professionals. (with Pat Inman), Thirteen PASCAL International Observatory Conference, Glasgow, Scotland.

(2016, June) Humanizing learning cities through the social impact of leisure (with Dan Hibbler), Thirteen PASCAL International Observatory Conference, Glasgow, Scotland.

(2016, June) Learning cities in the US: Development of a research model and methodology (with Connie Watson), Thirteen PASCAL International Observatory Conference, Glasgow, Scotland. 4 Curriculum Vitae DR. LEODIS SCOTT

(2015, Nov) Learning cities: Creating new communities for teaching adults, Sixty- Fourth American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) International Conference, Oklahoma City, OK.

(2015, Nov) Evolution in re-theorizing prior learning assessment: Integrating changing perspectives (with Cynthia Stevens), Sixty-Fourth American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) International Conference, Oklahoma City, OK.

(2015, Nov) Learning cities for all: Assessing the higher education, health, and leisure of adult learners (with Dan Hibbler and Ebbin Dotson), American Evaluation Association (AEA), Chicago, IL.

(2015, Nov) Developing a diversity [pipeline] program success indicator: A program- level macro-evaluation (with Ebbin Dotson, Joanne Howard, and Diane Howard) American Evaluation Association (AEA), Chicago, IL.

(2015, Sept) Learning City Matrix: Unplugging adult education, anomalies, and authentic lifelong learners, Third Annual Research Conference in Adult, Community, and Higher Education (ARCACHE), Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

(2014, Nov) Learning Cities: Expanding the assessment of experience for the reciprocal education and learning of adults, Fortieth International Council for Adult & Experiential Learning (CAEL) Conference, Chicago, IL.

(2014, Nov) Revolution for re-theorizing the changing perspectives for prior learning perspectives of prior learning assessment (with Cynthia Stevens), Fortieth International Council for Adult & Experiential Learning (CAEL) Conference, Chicago, IL.

(2014, Nov) Mobilizing a culture of engagement: Addressing experiences of adult men of color in higher education (with John Littlejohn Jr.), Fortieth International Council for Adult & Experiential Learning (CAEL) Conference, Chicago, IL.

(2014, Oct) Learning cities: Spaces of belonging and growth (Experiential session) (with C. Watson & A. Tiu Wu), Eleventh International Transformative Learning Conference at Teachers College- Columbia University, New York, NY.

SERVICE APPOINTMENTS (2017-2019) Quality of Instruction Council (QIC) (3-Year Term), DePaul University

(2017-2018) Faculty Search Committee, Assistant Professor (tenure-track) Educational Leadership Program, Department of Leadership, Language, and Curriculum, College of Education, DePaul University

(2017- ) Committee Member, Education and Youth Task Force, Quality of Life Strategic Plan, Teamwork Englewood

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(2016-2017) Provost Task Force on School for New Learning (At Large Member approved by Faculty Council Executive Committee), DePaul University

(2012- ) President & Board Chair, LearnLong Institute for Education and Learning Research (LIFR)

PUBLIC SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES Golden Key International Honour Society, DePaul Chapter (April 28, 2018) Topic: Keys of Lifelong Learning

DePaul University, EDSA Annual Conference (April 28, 2018) Topic: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research: A Showdown (with Amira Proweller)

Alumni University, DePaul University (April 14, 2018) Topic: Chicago as a Learning City: Educational Needs for Alumni, Leaders, and Lifelong Learners

City of Stonecrest, Georgia, Town Hall Meeting (July 18, 2017) Topic: How Can District 5 Become a “Learning City” for Economic Growth

City Seminary of New York: Faith, Spirituality, and Learning Cities (May 19, 2017) Topic: Panelist for Learning Cities for Teachers College-Columbia University

DePaul University, EDSA Conference, Accountability & Resistance: Pushing Back Against Hegemonic Discourses in Education (April 8, 2017) Topic: Key Critical Thinking Steps for Developing an Educational Philosophy

Northern Illinois University, Distinguished Speakers Series: New Perspectives on Growing Local Economies (April 3, 2017) Topic: How Universities through Learning Cities Can Transform Economies

WFLD-TV, Channel 32: Good Day Chicago Weekend (December 17, 2016) Topic: Red Flags & Blue Ribbons for Selecting a College

Ball State University, ARCACHE (September 19, 2015) Topic: Learning City Matrix

Career Conference & Expo-Apostolic Church of God: Greater You (June 27, 2015) Topic: Critical Thinking to Vocations and New Career Options

Alpha Sigma Lambda, DePaul Chapter, Induction Ceremony (May 17, 2014) Topic: Stay Engaged

Lindblom Math & Science Academy (December 6, 2013) Topic: Education and Success (Workshop for Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence)

DePaul University-SNL, Adult Student Week (November 5, 2013) Topic: Engaging Critical Thinking to Vocations and New Careers

Columbia University-Teachers College, Adult Learning Seminar (June 13, 2013) Topic: Engaged-Learning: From Conceptual Framework to Lifelong Research and Practice

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Alpha Sigma Lambda, DePaul Chapter, Induction Ceremony (May 18, 2013) Topic: Lifelong Engagement for the Scholar, Learner, and Leader

ACADEMIC SERVICE/ADVISING/COMMITTEES DePaul University-College of Education: Dissertation Chair: Harris, Debra (Naperville Cohort) Dissertation Committee: Washington, Kimberly

DePaul University-School for New Learning: Masters Inquiry (MAEA) Project Advisor: Griggs, Dorothy (2016): Heuristic Inquiry

Columbia University-Teachers College: Dissertation Committee: Andrews, Lyron (2015). How professionals experience critical thinking within an occupation: Peering into the phenomena. ProQuest Dissertations. 3683350.

PROFESSIONAL & PUBLIC SERVICE (2017-Present) Teamwork Englewood, Quality of Life Strategic Plan Education and Youth Task Force Member

(2012-Present) LearnLong Institute for Education and Learning Research (NFP) President & Board Chair

(2010-2012) New Heights Neighborhood Center Instructor: General Educational Development (GED): Mathematics Sections Part I (Computational) and Part II (Conceptual); National Work Readiness Credential (NWRC): Situational Judgment

(2010-2012) Community Impact at Columbia University Manager: Emerging and Transitional Worker Training; Disconnected Youth Training from New York State Department of Labor, Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions

(1992-1996) United States Army Corporal (Training Non-Commissioned Officer) Occupation: Medical Specialist (91B)

AREAS OF RESEARCH & SCHOLARLY INTEREST Learning Cities: This research relates to the expansion of education and learning for improving quality of life.

Educational Leadership: This research relates to educational leaders as public service workers and professionals in guiding effective facilitation and instruction.

Lifelong Learning Philosophy & Policy: This research relates to social education philosophy, policy, and practice in education, lifelong learning, and workforce development.

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